Masterton Water Consultation Closes
Of the 135 submissions that indicated a preference, 60 per cent supported the proposed Wairarapa-Tararua combined water services model, while 40 per cent preferred that Masterton District Council continue to deliver water services independently.
Masterton Mayor Gary Caffell said he was pleased to see the community taking the opportunity to provide feedback.
"It's always fantastic to see locals taking the time to share their thoughts on something that affects us all," Mayor Caffell said. "Water services touch every household and business in our district, and this feedback helps us form a clearer picture of what our community wants.
"This is one of the biggest decisions our Council will make in decades. We're taking this responsibility very seriously and will carefully consider all the feedback we've received before determining the best path forward for Masterton."
Council deliberations on Masterton's future service delivery model will take place on May 21.
The Local Water Done Well reforms require councils across New Zealand to decide on future water services delivery models, with plans to be submitted to the Government by 3 September 2025.
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